--- title: Turf and Ornamental Tech Tips | Pat Gross description: A 38-year veteran of the golf course maintenance industry, Pat Gross joined Ewing in 2021 working in our Tech Services Group and with Ewing Golf. Pat's wide range of experience includes 28 years as a USGA agronomist, in turfgrass management, irrigation, and water use efficiency. --- ### Resources [![Ewing Outdoor Supply Logo V 4 Color](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Ewing%20Outdoor%20Supply%20Logo%20V%204%20Color.png) ](https://www.ewingoutdoorsupply.com/) [![Login/Register](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20200354/5d045e9a-574a-4a92-a8cc-1ce2a4352784.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20200354/5d045e9a-574a-4a92-a8cc-1ce2a4352784) 0 You have no items in your shopping cart ### Shop Products Shop Products # Turf & Ornamental Tech Tips ![Pat Gross](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/hubfs/ewing-irrigation-agronomist-pat-gross.jpg) ## Pat Gross A 38-year veteran of the golf course maintenance industry, Pat Gross joined Ewing in 2021 working in our Tech Services Group and with Ewing Golf. Pat's wide range of experience includes 28 years as a USGA agronomist, in turfgrass management, irrigation, and water use efficiency. ### Recent Posts [![A winter scene with blades of green grass covered with frost.](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/hubfs/frost-on-turf-Pixabay-image.jpg) ](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/turf-and-ornamental-tech-tips/perspectives-regarding-traffic-on-frosted-turf) ## [Perspectives Regarding Traffic on Frosted Turf](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/turf-and-ornamental-tech-tips/perspectives-regarding-traffic-on-frosted-turf) By [Pat Gross](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/turf-and-ornamental-tech-tips/author/pat-gross) on January 12, 2024 It’s that time of year when cold winter temperatures affect nearly all parts of the country, and frosted turf... 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